THE rise of social media has brought about numerous benefits, but it also has a darker side. The sharing of intimate images and videos without consent is a growing concern that needs to be addressed. In Zimbabwe, authorities have warned citizens against this practice, stating that perpetrators risk being jailed for up to five years….
LAST Thursday’s shocking incident in which a 34-year-old woman, Happiness Chimbangu, allegedly took the lives of her husband and their two young children, has sent shockwaves across the nation. The tragic event, which occurred around 2am, has been attributed to the burden of poverty, which overwhelmed the accused. This heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder…
THE escalating war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a boiling point, with the M23 rebels seizing the eastern city of Goma and threatening to march into Kinshasa to topple the government. The situation demands immediate attention and collective action from regional blocs, particularly Sadc and the East African Community (EAC). Friday’s…
DURING the Zifa election campaign, one of the biggest promises made by candidates was to transform the local women’s game and improve the welfare of the country’s female players. Given Zimbabwe’s recent history with regards to women’s football, where the women’s game has been largely neglected, with funds meant for women being diverted elsewhere, and…
THE decision by the United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio to issue a waiver that allows lifesaving humanitarian assistance to continue for the next 90 days is a welcome move. It will give the Zimbabwe government some breathing space to look for alternative funding for critical items such as essential medicines. Last week,…
TODAY’S meeting between business leaders and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s office is a crucial step towards addressing the current economic challenges facing Zimbabwe. The recent closures and scaling down of operations by many companies have raised concerns among stakeholders, and it is imperative that business and government work together to find solutions. The meeting provides a…
THE recent surge in armed robberies in Zimbabwe has sparked a pressing need for stricter gun control measures. The government’s decision to revise and fortify the Firearms Act is a step in the right direction. Minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, emphasised the need to regulate the possession and use of firearms, citing the alarming…
THE election of Nqobile Magwizi as the new Zifa president is a breath of fresh air for Zimbabwean football. His primary task is to revive the sport, which has been facing significant challenges. In his acceptance speech, Magwizi acknowledged that the country is 20 years behind in terms of football development, and that’s a gap…
WE STRONGLY agree with Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo’s call for a mandatory 20- year jail term for armed robbery. The escalating violent crime in the country, particularly armed robberies, has resulted in significant financial losses for businesses and individuals. What’s even more disturbing is that most of these armed robberies are committed by serving and…
TODAY, 78 councillors will vote for a new Zifa leadership that will take charge of the local football mother body for the next four years. Under the terms of the new Zifa constitution, the new executive committee will comprise 11 members, including a president, two deputies, and eight committee members. Of the 11 slots on…
